Flights Palm Springs → Los Angeles
As of October 2026, economy flights from Palm Springs to Los Angeles have a typical range USD 141–389, median USD 207. Full range across all 80 offers: USD 135–559. We analyzed 80 offers from 8 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Palm Springs → Los Angeles
Based on 80 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Palm Springs → Los Angeles
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Southwest | — | USD 45 | — |
| Alaska Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Alaska | — | USD 45 | — |
| United | — | USD 50 | — |
| United | Included | USD 35 | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 55 | — |
| Sun Country Airlines | — | — | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Palm Springs to Los Angeles cost?
Based on 80 offers · October 2026
Palm Springs to Los Angeles flights ranged from USD 135 to USD 559 across 80 offers analyzed in October 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 80 offers.
These 80 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 158 and USD 262
What hidden fees do Palm Springs to Los Angeles flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Palm Springs to Los Angeles routes. The breakdown below is based on 80 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| WN | 32 | 16% |
| Southwest | 45 | 32% |
| AS | 30 | 17% |
| Alaska | 45 | 22% |
| United | 58 | 28% |
| UA | 46 | 13% |
| AA | 56 | 18% |
| SY | 15 | 5% |
United: base ~USD 149 + fees USD 58 = ~USD 207 total. Sun Country Airlines: base ~USD 273 + fees USD 15 = ~USD 288 total.
United's USD 58 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Sun Country Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 124 base difference shrinks to USD 81 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.United charges 3.9x more in ancillary fees than SY on this route. Compare total-cost options when booking.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Palm Springs to Los Angeles?
8 airlines flew Palm Springs to Los Angeles in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southwest | 3 | — | 141 | 45 (32%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 21 | 152–175 | 175 | 30 (17%) |
 Alaska | 2 | 197–210 | 204 | 45 (22%) |
 United | 6 | 202–207 | 207 | 58 (28%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 25 | 135–263 | 247 | 32 (13%) |
 United Airlines | 8 | 198–559 | 277 | 46 (16%) |
 Sun Country Airlines | 1 | — | 288 | 15 (5%) |
 American Airlines | 14 | 209–405 | 358 | 56 (16%) |
Where do the best Palm Springs → Los Angeles prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Palm Springs to Los Angeles flights
- Full-service carriers on Palm Springs–Los Angeles cost 1.3x more than budget airlines (USD 251 vs USD 194 median; overall median USD 207).
- United charges 3.9x more in ancillary fees than SY — USD 58 vs USD 15 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 231 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 158. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Palm Springs to Los Angeles cost?
- Based on 80 offers analyzed, Palm Springs to Los Angeles flights range from USD 135 to USD 559, with a median price of USD 207. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Palm Springs to Los Angeles flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 40 to the base fare on Palm Springs to Los Angeles flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Palm Springs to Los Angeles including all fees?
- Southwest has the lowest median fare on Palm Springs to Los Angeles at USD 141 (median across 3 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Palm Springs–Los Angeles flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 158. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Palm Springs to Los Angeles routes?
- Palm Springs to Los Angeles has 8 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 135 to USD 559 across 80 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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